tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post7311795645704347051..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Advice From My Grandson by Vonnie DavisAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-62946990121389251092015-09-03T19:04:22.306-04:002015-09-03T19:04:22.306-04:00MIT was the only school on Ryan's list that Ta...MIT was the only school on Ryan's list that Tara applied to (along with a bunch of Ivy Leagues). Rejected! And she had incredibly high SAT scores, perfect grades, etc. etc. along with outstanding athletic achievements. Who knows what they're looking for. Hopefully Ryan will have a second choice school he'll be equally as excited about...just in case! But you know what, I think getting all those "thanks but no thanks" letters was good for her. She's so used to always being at the top, it was a good life lesson. Ryan will probably take whatever comes his way in stride, too!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-26732208814201238172015-09-03T17:22:10.386-04:002015-09-03T17:22:10.386-04:00Diane, he's toured MIT. All we've heard th...Diane, he's toured MIT. All we've heard these last 3 years is MIT. It's so hard to get in there. I worry he'll be disappointed.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-1225224054358368572015-09-03T17:17:28.688-04:002015-09-03T17:17:28.688-04:00Thanks, Liz. He's a special kid.Thanks, Liz. He's a special kid.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-78226946869916010672015-09-03T15:53:25.373-04:002015-09-03T15:53:25.373-04:00Out of the mouths of babes... Okay, he's not a...Out of the mouths of babes... Okay, he's not a babe anymore. Still great advice. What a wonderful grandson you have there. Wishing him well in his college choice.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-13258160237220728992015-09-03T12:53:40.302-04:002015-09-03T12:53:40.302-04:00The advice doesn't come any better than that. ...The advice doesn't come any better than that. Good luck to Ryan in all he's setting forth to do.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-44085991988398738782015-09-03T10:48:40.404-04:002015-09-03T10:48:40.404-04:00Brenda, Ryan and I have always had a special bond....Brenda, Ryan and I have always had a special bond. He was born on my 50th birthday. And every so often, when we're together, he siddle up next to me and whisper, "Tell me about your fiftieth birthday." And we go over the events of his birth day again.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-70762641897912595732015-09-03T10:46:17.693-04:002015-09-03T10:46:17.693-04:00Rolynn, Ryan's dad went to college on a wrestl...Rolynn, Ryan's dad went to college on a wrestling scholarship so I'm a wrestling mom. Now Mike coaches elementary kids while Ryan has graduated from having Dad as a coach. Not that they're fanatical or anything, but they have this huge wrestling mat that fits the garage floor. They pull out the garbage cans, the cars and roll out the mat to practice moves at home.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-22585019291590100372015-09-03T10:42:07.415-04:002015-09-03T10:42:07.415-04:00Jannine. of course I let it go. Until I woke up th...Jannine. of course I let it go. Until I woke up the next morning. LOL We writers worry over our book babies.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-6645689257129928462015-09-03T10:40:49.158-04:002015-09-03T10:40:49.158-04:00Margo, Ryan has always been a wise soul...and very...Margo, Ryan has always been a wise soul...and very protective of his dad. That's MY dad! He pretty protective of Tina, too. Her cousin was injured in the Boston Marathon Bombing and for awhile no one knew where Erika was. All of her hair had been blown off and her family kept telling the hospital she had long blonde hair. Ryan took over the housework while Mike cooked so Tina could stay on the phone with her large family, getting updates and passing along news.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-63896829169416698692015-09-03T10:35:36.200-04:002015-09-03T10:35:36.200-04:00Leah, we are proud of Ryan. He can be so tender ha...Leah, we are proud of Ryan. He can be so tender having been raised by his father during his early years, but Mike was always big on manners and showing respect. He got a B on a test and called me all upset. I praised him for the B, that now he can use it as a learning tool. After a long talk, his "bummer" attitude changed and he could see some positives to it.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-45075246686486603572015-09-03T10:24:44.408-04:002015-09-03T10:24:44.408-04:00What a great kid. Grandchildren are so very specia...What a great kid. Grandchildren are so very special and it sounds like you have a special special grandson.Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-82315630943342614602015-09-03T10:03:21.897-04:002015-09-03T10:03:21.897-04:00Vonnie, your grandson is not only smart but loving...Vonnie, your grandson is not only smart but loving. What a gem. I can't help but believe some of his focus/intensity comes from wrestling (my favorite sport because my husband was a coach). A wrestler is on his own on the mat...his team can cheer him, but he is truly the only one who can take his opponent down and turn him on his back. Writing (wrestling) a novel is solitary, too. Good advice he gave you...I'll take it, too!Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-15457086901500082752015-09-03T08:15:16.445-04:002015-09-03T08:15:16.445-04:00Smart kid! Wishing him much success his final year...Smart kid! Wishing him much success his final year in high school. Now, the question is: Were you wise enough to listen and let it go?Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-12917559437672789362015-09-03T06:47:36.493-04:002015-09-03T06:47:36.493-04:00Oh, Vonnie, aren't grandchildren fabulous? Esp...Oh, Vonnie, aren't grandchildren fabulous? Especially when they are wise beyond their years like Ryan. What a special piece of advice he gave you, such a gift. Enjoy the after glow!Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-18040792722912924142015-09-03T05:18:07.694-04:002015-09-03T05:18:07.694-04:00Fantastic advice, especially from someone so young...Fantastic advice, especially from someone so young, Vonnie! (I wish I'd had that perspective at his age..., Heck, I wish I had it now!) I remember you posting photos of Ryan wrestling over the years. I've yet to join the "grandmothers" club, but I'm enjoying reading about my friends' grandchildren. You and your son/daughter-in-law must be so proud.Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.com